GOOLE VIKINGS have made a double swoop, with hooker Ryan Wright and Hull KR’s Lennie Ellis joining.
Wright brings a wealth of experience, having played for several clubs across the Championship and League One, since making his debut with Dewsbury in 2013.
He has also featured for Doncaster, Gloucestershire All Golds, Keighley, Hunslet, and Oldham, amassing more than 130 appearances.
The 33-year-old will add depth to the Goole spine and will be available for selection going into the 1895 Cup preliminary round two tie at home to North Wales Crusaders this weekend.
“We have been looking to add to the squad when the right people become available and Ryan is someone we feel can contribute a lot,” said coach Scott Taylor.
“Nine was a position we needed to strengthen with Jeylan Hodgson suspended and to take a bit of the burden off Andy Ellis, so to get someone of Ryan’s experience at this stage is really pleasing for us.
“He is fit and hungry and is really keen to get started with us, and he brings bags of experience of what to expect at this level.”
Hooker or halfback Ellis has joined on loan, and Taylor added: “We are pleased to bring Lennie in and give him an opportunity to get some much needed first-team football.
“He is a player we know a fair bit about and he knows a lot of our boys already, so to have that connection is valuable and he will fit straight in.
“He gives us some options, and we’re really looking forward to seeing how he goes. He has a bright future and it is a move that should work out well for everyone.”
